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Morpeth school students reach final of national science awards scheme May 18 2013

CONTACTS in high-tech places have helped North East students reach the final of a prestigious national awards scheme designed to nurture the next generation of scientists and engineers.Read

Durham Brewery named in Good Beer Guide May 18 2013

JUST one North East brewery produces “good” bottled beer according to the Campaign for Real Ale’s new supposedly “definitive” book.Read

6,500 young people stuck on the dole as figures rocket May 18 2013

THE number of young people stuck on the dole for more than a year in the North East has gone up by more than eight times in two years,.Read

Striking a chord on composer centenary May 18 2013

TEENAGERS from a Tyneside school are hoping to be in fine voice when they team up with classical stars for a prestigious concert.Read

Legend Lance Armstrong's words are now fit for the floor May 18 2013

DISGRACED Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has become a permanent fixture on the Newcastle cycling scene after former fans donated hundreds of copies of his autobiography to make into an unusual artwork.Read

Charity bid a family affair for cyclist May 18 2013

CYCLIST Lloyd Cochrane is teaming up with his daughter for a punishing challenge.Read

Youngester on a mission to help young disabled people May 18 2013

INSPIRATIONAL Mathew Hall is on a mission to help young disabled people in the region fulfil their dreams.Read

Northumberland astronomer survives desert fuel scare in Chilean star trek May 18 2013

NORTHUMBERLAND astronomer Gary Fildes survived a fuel scare in a South American desert to reach the latest stage of his epic journey to the stars.Read

Sedative drugs may have affected death crash driver May 18 2013

ADEPRESSED driver who apparently drove his car deliberately into a concrete bridge support may have been under the influence of a sedative drug, an inquest heard.Read

Newcastle raise flag against discrimination May 18 2013

A RAINBOW flag was raised in Newcastle city centre to mark a fight against discrimination.Read

Paralympic star Josef Craig on hand at college May 18 2013

ANORTH East college is hoping to ensure the Olympic legacy lives on by starting work on two multi-million pound academies.Read

Students given chance to get fit May 18 2013

ACTIVE Ruth Nicholson is giving students in the North East a sporting chance to get fit by leading a new £17m national initiative.Read

State of the North’s wildlife is revealed by naturalists May 18 2013

NEXT week, scientists working with 25 wildlife organisations will release a major State of Nature report which takes stock of species across the UK.Read

Tragic rail victim Katie Littlewood 'did not look both ways' inquest hears May 17 2013

A SCHOOLGIRL who was knocked down and killed on a level crossing may have been distracted as she sent a text about piercing her ears, an inquest heard.Read

Labour 'cannot make bedroom tax promises' says minister on Newcastle visit May 17 2013

THE shadow benefits minister has said Labour cannot promise now to repeal the Government’s controversial bedroom tax.Read

Farne Islands' wardens count cost of poor weather on Puffin population May 17 2013

IT will be a nippy time for wardens on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast – and not just because of the cold weather.Read

Warkworth widow criticises ambulance bosses after husband's death May 17 2013

A WIDOW yesterday criticised ambulance service bosses for allowing a paramedic to continue working despite concerns being raised about his competency following an incident involving a patient who died.Read

Jobs matter, but I want an EU vote says Stockton South MP James Wharton May 17 2013

THE North East MP proposing a Bill to call a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union has admitted voters in his constituency care more about jobs, housing and immigration than Europe.Read

Figures threaten to hide crisis for the North East's poor May 17 2013

MINISTERS have been accused of trying to hide the full extent of fuel poverty in the North.Read

One Direction to kick off tour with gig at Stadium of Light May 17 2013

ONE Direction will kick off the UK leg of their first-ever stadium tour with a gig in the North East.Read

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